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Asia: Laos:       Laotian Quick Vegan Som Tam Ma Muang ( Thai Green Mango Salad)   INGREDIENTS: FOR THE DRESSING: 1 clove garlic 1 bird's eye chilli  3 tablespoon lime juice 3 tablespoon all-purpose soy sauce (or Tamari if gluten-free)  2 tbsp palm sugar   1-2 tablespoon vegan fish sauce    FOR THE SALAD: 1 green/unripe mango grated 1 medium red onion finely sliced 1 large tomato sliced 1 large red pepper 1 medium...

Asia: Loas:       Loatian Gai Yang (Thai Grilled Chicken)   INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CHICKEN: 1 stalk lemongrass (base of stalk, cut into small pieces; 50 g) 1/2 cup cilantro (also known as fresh coriander—stems and leaves, chopped; 25 g) 2 shallots (chopped; 35 g) 8 cloves garlic (chopped; 35 g) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml) 2 tablespoons palm sugar (or light brown...

Asia: Laos:       Laotian Khao Poon (Rice Vermicelli Soup)   INGREDIENTS: FOR THE BROTH: 10 cups water  3 lbs chicken breast  1 tbsp paprika  2- inch piece 1 galanga 2 stalks lemon grass, smashed 2 tbsp canola oil  3 tbsp galanga, minced 1/2 cup shallots, minced 1 bunch lime leaves or kaffir leaves  6 cloves...

Asia: Laos:       Laotian National Dish Pork Larb (Meat Salad)   INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon uncooked sticky rice (you can also substitute regular white rice if you don’t have sticky rice) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound ground pork (450 g) ¼ teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce  1 lime (juiced) 1 red chili (sliced) 3 shallots (peeled and thinly sliced) 3 scallions (chopped) ¼ cup cilantro  ½ cup mint   INSTRUCTIONS: In a dry wok...

Asia: Laos:       Laotian Khao Niew (Sticky Rice)   This is traditionally eaten by balling up a portion of sticky rice in your hand and dipping it in a sauce, such as an aubergine or spicy tomato sauce. Sticky rice can be used for...